Winsat

The Windows Winsat command needs to be run from the command line. It is best if you do so from an elevated command prompt, as the results window will be closed otherwise automatically when the tool completes the assessment.

Tap on the Windows-key to display the Start menu.

Type cmd.exe, hold down the Shift-key and the Ctrl-key, and select the result from the listing. This launches the command prompt with administrative privileges.

Winsat assessments

Winsat can run several assessments, each with their own parameters. The main assessments that the tool can run are listed below.

-nopmp -- Do not make use of Media Foundation Protected Media Pipeline (MFPMP) process.

-pmp -- make use of the MFPMP process.

Example:

winsat mfmedia -input c:\test\test.wmv -nopmp

Run the mfmedia assement using the test.wmv file without Media Foundation Protected Media Pipeline (MFPMP) support.

Winsat Task Scheduler

All versions of Windows come with a scheduled Winsat tasks. You can manage that task in the following way:

Tap on the windows-key to open the Start menu.

Type task scheduler, and load the result.

Go to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > Maintenance

The task WinSAT should be listed there.

You can modify the task, or right-click on it to disable it.

Summary

Article Name

The Windows Winsat command

Description

The guide gives an overview of the winsat -- Windows System Assessment Tool -- command which is part of the Windows operating system.

Author

Martin Brinkmann

Publisher

Ghacks Technology News

Logo

Advertisement

We need your help

Advertising revenue is falling fast across the Internet, and independently-run sites like Ghacks are hit hardest by it. The advertising model in its current form is coming to an end, and we have to find other ways to continue operating this site.

We are committed to keeping our content free and independent, which means no paywalls, no sponsored posts, no annoying ad formats or subscription fees.

If you like our content, and would like to help, please consider making a contribution:

About Martin Brinkmann

Martin Brinkmann is a journalist from Germany who founded Ghacks Technology News Back in 2005. He is passionate about all things tech and knows the Internet and computers like the back of his hand.You can follow Martin on Facebook or Twitter

Advertisement

About gHacks

Ghacks is a technology news blog that was founded in 2005 by Martin Brinkmann. It has since then become one of the most popular tech news sites on the Internet with five authors and regular contributions from freelance writers.